Metfortal Sr: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Metfortal Sr Benefits & Uses

Metfortal Sr is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Metfortal Sr Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Metfortal Sr Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Metfortal Sr is used -

Severe

Blurred vision

Moderate

Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Chest Pain

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Altered taste
Diarrhoea
पेट दर्द
Loss of appetite
Headache
पेट की गैस
Dyspepsia

Common

Stomach Upset
Difficulty urinating

Metfortal Sr Related Warnings

Is the use of Metfortal Sr safe for pregnant women?

Metfortal Sr has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Metfortal Sr safe during breastfeeding?

Metfortal Sr can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Metfortal Sr on the Kidneys?

Metfortal Sr does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Metfortal Sr on the Liver?

Metfortal Sr does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Metfortal Sr on the Heart?

You can take Metfortal Sr without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Metfortal Sr with Other Drugs

Metfortal Sr should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Diatrizoic Acid

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Metfortal Sr Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metfortal Sr unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Anemia
Shock
Heart Failure
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Metfortal Sr

Is this Metfortal Sr habit forming or addictive?

Metfortal Sr does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Metfortal Sr since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Metfortal Sr only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Metfortal Sr cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Metfortal Sr Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Metfortal Sr

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Metfortal Sr, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Metfortal Sr

Consuming Metfortal Sr with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Metfortal Sr

Question over 5 years ago

Does Metfortal Sr cause sweating?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Cardiology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Hepatology, Internal Medicine, Diabetology

Yes, Metfortal Sr can cause night sweat, the exact mechanism of sweating is not known. But some research suggests that Metfortal Sr causes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) especially at night which can cause night sweats. Need to monitor your blood glucose level regularly, and talk to your doctor as your dose of Metfortal Sr may need to be adjusted.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Metfortal Sr safe to use?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Metfortal Sr is safe to use, many people have side effects at first, they usually diminish and then go away completely in a few weeks. A few people find they cannot tolerate metformin, there are other drugs but metformin is usually the first choice. It is very safe

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Metfortal Sr with gliclazide?

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

Yes, you can take Metfortal Sr with gliclazide, no harmful interactions have been reported between them. However, it is not necessary that no interaction can happen between these two. But before taking such kind of combination you must consult your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take alcohol with Metfortal Sr?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, you should not take alcohol with Metfortal Sr, because it can cause serious side effects which includes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). The risk of hypoglycemia is higher when you're drinking and taking Metfortal Sr than if you're just taking Metfortal Sr. Some of the signs of hypoglycemia include dizziness, confusion, and drowsiness.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Metfortal Sr increase lactic acidosis?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Lactic acidosis associated with Metfortal Sr treatment is a rare but fatal adverse effect. Lactic acidosis appears to result from biguanide interference causing an increase in production and decrease in clearance of lactate leading to higher cellular lactate levels. A decrease in pyruvate carboxylase activity, the rate-limiting enzyme in the formation of glucose from lactate, can also decrease hepatic metabolism of lactate. leading to increasing lactic acidosis. Signs and symptoms of Metfortal Sr induced lactic acidosis are nonspecific and include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, altered level of consciousness, hyperpnoea, abdominal pain, and thirst.